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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 29th, 2008FRANKLIN PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 2
MEETING MINUTES
JAN. 8, 2008
I. Call to order
Jack Dailey called to order the regular meeting of the Fire District 2 at 6:30 p.m., on January 8th in Fort Necessity.
II. Roll call
John Woods conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Gerald Gilmore, and Joe Erwin. Mark Ingram and Ricky Roberts were absent.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting
John Woods read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
IV. Open issues
a) Finance report was given by Gerald Gilmore. The finance report was approved as read.
V. New Business
a). Discussion was held on taking quotes for closing in the front of the Fort Necessity fire station to make more room for the new fire truck.
b) John Woods informed everyone that he had talked to Roger Young with First Alarm Fire Company about fixing 2 fire trucks that were broken down.
c) John also informed everyone that we had been turned down for the FEMA grant that we had applied for.
d) Service fee collections were still coming in good for 2007.
e) Joe Erwin informed everyone that he had 2 new volunteers sign up at the Fort Station.
VI. Adjournment
Jack Dailey adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by John Woods
Minutes approved by Jack Dailey
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center
December 20, 2007 12:00 pm
Members Present: Nick Poulos; Chairman, Dan Warner, Dr.Jan Hicks, Paul Price and Michael Wright.
Absent: Dr. Jimmy Coughran, Sheila Mason
Others Present: Leon J. Belila, Robert Boullion, Blake Kramer, Charlotte Jones, Katie Norwood, Timothy Booker, Ray Young.
Call to Order and Invocation: Nick Poulos called the meeting to order and Dr. Jan Hicks gave the invocation.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion was made by Mr. Price seconded by Mr. Warner and unanimously carried approving the minutes for Nov. 15, 2007 and Dec. 4, 2007 as they were presented.
Financial Report: Robert Boullion reported the financials as follows:
Income YTD is down due to the significant drop off in admissions
November collections of bad debts are up when compared to past months.
CD balances will be down due to the fact that the operating account balance pays more interest than the CD rates at the local banks
Admission predictions for December seem to be consistent with November.
Report of an expense for ER curtains.
Report of a possible contract between FMC Rural Health Clinic and Tensas Head Start.
Dr. Hicks made the motion to accept the financial report as stated, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Medical Report:
Mr. Poulos sought a motion to approve the changes presented by the Medical Staff to the Medical Staff’s Bylaws concerning Hospitalists. The motion was made by Mr. Warner, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Mr. Poulos sought a motion to approve the following: Reappointment for Dr. Abdalla Elias; Pathology, reappointment for Dr. Douglas C. Brown; Orthopedics, Hospitalist privileges for Dr. David J. Colvin, ER privileges for Dr. Amy Haskins, reappointment of Dr. Gerald Robertson; Psychiatry, and reappointment of Dr. Lee Pankey; Pathology. The motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Legal Report: Blake Kramer presented the following:
A blanket resolution listing the authorized signers for the hospital’s bank accounts to clarify check signing authority for the local banks. As requested by the board, all resolutions pertaining to bank accounts will state the following: All check signing authorization (with the exception of payroll) must include the signature of at least one board member, as well as the signature of the appropriately authorized administrative personnel. The motion was made by Mr. Warner, seconded by Mr. Price, followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
A resolution for signing authority for the hospital’s retirement accounts and the health and benefit plans for employees. Motion was made by Dr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Motion was made by Mr. Warner to amend the check signing resolution as discussed by the board, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Administrative Report: Mr. Belila reported the following:
FMC has been awarded 1.5 million for the Rural Health Clinics.
FMC’s Radiology/Nuclear Medicine department had zero deficiencies in the State inspection.
FMC will receive a 4.75% in patient Medicaid rate increase, retroactive to September 1, 2007.
A grant application funding board education has been completed and is being reviewed. We have unofficially been notified that the grant has been awarded to FMC.
Executive Session:
The motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Warner, and followed with a unanimous vote to enter executive session.
Open Session:
The motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Price, and followed with a unanimous vote to resume the meeting in open session.
Mr. Poulos sought a motion to approve the amendments to the Hospitalist contracts. The motion made by Mr. Warner, seconded by Mr. Wright, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Mr. Poulos sought a motion to reject all current RFPs for the hospital’s IT system. The motion was made by Mr. Price and seconded by Dr. Hicks, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Mr. Poulos sought a motion to approve the discussed adjustments to the hospital’s employee leave restrictions. The motion was made by Dr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Warner, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve.
Mr. Poulos sought a motion for nominations to begin for Chairman of the board 2008 term. Mr. Warner nominated Mr. Poulos. Mr. Price made the motion to cease with the nominations, seconded by Jan Hicks, and followed with a unanimous vote to close the nominations. The board voted unanimously for Mr. Poulos to serve another year as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Poulos called nominations for Vice Chairman 2008 term. Mr. Wright nominated Mr. Price. Mr. Price nominated Mr. Wright stating, “The person holding the Vice position should have experience, and Mr. Wright definitely has that experience”. The motion was made by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Warner, and followed with a unanimous vote to approve the appointment of Mr. Wright as the Vice Chairman.
Appointment of committees:
Mr. Wright and Mr. Warner will serve on the finance committee.
Dr. Hicks and Mr. Price will serve on the personnel committee.
Adjourn: The motion was made by Mr. Price, seconded by Dr. Hicks, and followed by a unanimous vote to adjourn.
Nick Poulos, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center
December 20, 2007
2:00 p.m. Special Meeting
Members Present: Nick Poulos; Chairman, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman, Dan Warner, Dr.Jan Hicks, and Paul Price
Absent: Dr. Jimmy Coughran, Sheila Mason
Others Present: Leon J. Belila, Robert Boullion, Blake Kramer, Charlotte Jones
Call to order and Invocation: Nick Poulos called the meeting to order and Michael Wright gave the invocation.
At this time Mr. Poulos asked for an amendment to add to the agenda strategic planning regarding the following items under executive session:
Use of Clinical Facilities
Physician Contracts
Physician Recruitment
Executive Session: The motion was made by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Wright and followed by a unanimous vote to enter into executive session adding the items stated to the agenda.
Open Session: The motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Warner, followed by a unanimous vote to resume in open session.
At this time Mr. Poulos announced they would be discussing the performance of the CEO and asked Mr. Belila’s to wave his right to be in a public meeting so they may return to executive session for discussion. At this point, Mr. Belila waived his right to a public meeting.
The motion was made by Mr. Warner, seconded by Mr. Price, followed by a unanimous vote to return to executive session.
The motion was made by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Price, followed by a unanimous vote to return to open session.
Mr. Poulos asked for a motion to accept Mr. Belila’s resignation effective as of 5:00 p.m. December 21, 2007 or to provide notice of termination at the same time. Upon his resignation, Mr. Belila will be suspended with pay until January 31, 2008 from all operational authority effective immediately. The motion was made by Dan Warner, seconded by Dr. Hicks, followed by a unanimous vote of approval.
Mr. Poulos asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Boullion as interim CEO effective as of 6:45p.m. December 20, 2007. The motion was made by Dr. Hicks, seconded by Mr. Warner, followed by a unanimous vote of approval.
Blake Kramer went on the record at this time to state that the January 31st date was stated to allow Mr. Belila to continue to consult on incomplete projects he was working on.
Adjourn: Mr. Wright made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Price, and carried by a unanimous vote.
Nick Poulos, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Chase Manhattan Mortgage 02-2
Vs. No. 39,877
Daniel Brooks and Rosie Brooks
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 6th day of February A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 11 OF FIRST ADDITION TO HIGHLAND PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND 4 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE L.F. ROBINSON PROPERTY IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 35, T.14N, R7E, AS PER PLAT IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 39,860
Lillie Katherine Barnes Parker
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 6th day of February A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 6 OF BLOCK 3 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF EVADALE ADDITION, WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS 816 KENNON DRIVE, WINNSBORO, LA.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Nellie Warner Garcin, James T. Rolen, and James H. Rolen
Vs. No. 39,631
Donald Craig Chappell
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 6th day of February A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
DONALD CRAIG CHAPPELL, AND MORE PARTICULARLY:
A lot or parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 6 East, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 6 East, proceed in an easterly direction along the southern section line of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 6 East a distance of 210 feet, more or less; thence proceed in a northerly direction parallel to the Eastern section line of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 6 East, a distance of 210 feet, more or less; thence proceed in a westerly direction parallel with the southern section line of Section 1, Township 13 North, Range 6 East, a distance of 210 feet, more or less to a point of intersection with the western boundary line of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4; thence proceed in a southerly direction along the western boundary of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 210 feet more or less, back to the point of beginning, containing one acre more or less.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
ORDINANCE NO. 301
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2008
AN ORDINANCE TITLED “INDECENT EXPOSURE” RELATIVE TO WEARING OF PANTS BELOW THE WAIST IN PUBLIC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Gilbert, convened in regular session on January 10, 2008, to adopt Ordinance No. 301, to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 301: INDECENT EXPOSURE.
a). It shall be unlawful for any person to appear in public wearing pants below the waist which exposes the skin or undergarments.
b). If a juvenile is determined to be in violation of this ordinance a citation shall be issued to a parent or legal guardian, who has care and control of the minor; or if an adult is determined to be in violation of this ordinance a citation shall be issued to the person and the person shall be punished by a fine as follows:
1) Any person convicted of first offense violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of $25.00.
2) Any person convicted of second offense violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of $50.00.
3) Any person convicted of third offense violating the provisions of the Ordinance shall be punished by a fine of $75.00.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective February 1, 2008.
Any ordinance or parts of ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of that conflict, are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having been read and the ordinance considered, a motion was made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to adopt Ordinance No. 301, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: Kay Dunaway, Leo Miller, Lovie Ezell
Nays: none
Absent: none.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Crowville Fire District, P.O. Box 297, Crowville, LA 71230 is seeking bids for a new fire truck. For truck specifications please contact Don McDuffie at 318-450-1151 or Don Middleton at 1-318-722-6431.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is now accepting applications for the position of a full-time low boy operator employee. Applications will be taken through February 8, 2008, and may be picked up at the Office of the Police Jury located inside the Franklin Parish Courthouse. Pay will be commensurate with experience. The Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer.
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SHERIFF SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. NO. 39,695
Kevin Dewayne Hollis and Tameka Roshelle Loring Hollis
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA., on Wednesday the 5TH day of March A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
The South 40 feet of Lot 18 and the North 30 feet of Lot 20, Block 3, of First Addition to Owen Place Addition to the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, as per Plat in Plat Cabinet #36A of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, which has the address of 2810 Earle Drive, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, LA.
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SHERIFF SALE
Citigroup Global markets Realty Corp.
Vs. NO. 39,700
Veronica LaShawn Johnson
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA., on Wednesday the 5TH day of March A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
TLots 3, 4, 25 and 26 of Block 4 of Landis Park Addition, Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, LA.
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SHERIFF SALE
MERS, Inc.
Vs. NO. 39,854
Rena Coleman Pleasant
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA., on Wednesday the 5TH day of March A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 12 of the Resubdivision of Lots 10 through 32, 36, 37 and 38 of Richwood Addition to Gilbert, Louisiana, Section 4, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, LA.
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SHERIFF SALE
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. NO. 39,907
Jerry W. Jones
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA., on Wednesday the 13TH day of February A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 1993 GMC PICKUP, VIN# 2GTEC19z1P1554831
ONE (1) 2000 PONT SNF 4DR, VIN# 1G2JB5248Y7143183
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, LA.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The annual plan for the Franklin Parish Section 8 Housing Program will be available for public inspection on February 1, 2008, from 9 a.m. until noon. Anyone wishing to see the annual plan must do so at this time and submit any complaints or concerns in writing to the Franklin Parish Section 8 Housing Program, 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
A public hearing on the annual plan will be held at the Franklin Parish Police Jury public meeting on February 14, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Geraldine Crumpton, Program Administrator
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF FRANKLIN
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN THE MATTER OF
THE SUCCESSION OF
PERCY BINGHAM
DOCKET NO. 39,940
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LAURA BINGHAM GOREE, administrator of this succession has petitioned the court for authority to sell unto ELOISE BINGHAM the following described immovable property at private sale, to-wit:
Undivided one-half interest in and to Lots 4 and 5 of the Elam Subdivision to the town of Wisner, LA
The above sale shall be in consideration of full satisfaction of all claims of Eloise Bingham against the Succession of Percy Bingham.
Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
Ann Johnson, Clerk of Court
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PUBLIC BID NOTICE
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids up to an including 2:00 P.M. , Wednesday, February 20, 2008 for the following:
ONE (1) NEW EXCAVATOR
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration machine performance, warranty, price, and trade in of one (1) 2004 270 John Deere Excavator.
The Police Jury reserves the right to accept and/or reject any/and or all bids.
You may contact Greg Humphries, Superintendent or Steve Ezell for any additional information at 318-435-9429 or 318-439-0193.
Johnnie Wesley
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